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Franken-squitos and Environmental Concerns

Mosquito Modifications

The stuff of blockbusting science fiction films will soon take place in the Florida Keys, as the FDA potentially agrees to allow thousands of genetically modified mosquitoes unbridled reign. Bioengineers wish to release these mosquito monsters as an experiment regarding the spread and containment of viruses. But what implications could follow? How will it affect us? And what exactly are these experiments for?